Free Game: Innovate & Elevate

From shoot-arounds to an NBA-style Skills Challenge, and even some Xbox gaming stations—there's something for everyone! Activities include:

• Skills Challenge: Participants can test their agility, speed, and ball-handling skills in a competitive and fun environment. Winners receive exciting prizes!
• Xbox Gaming Stations: Enjoy a variety of sports and strategy games on Xbox, where athletes can unwind and compete with friends in a virtual arena.
• Meet and Greet with Professional Athletes: Interact with former and current overseas athletes, ask questions, and gain insights into their training routines and career paths.
• Open Gym: Open courts for athletes to practice their shooting techniques and receive feedback from experienced players and coaches.

Shedding light on Microsoft Co-Pilot, Artificial Intelligence, the various tech roles and salaries to open eyes to opportunities beyond sports, and how to make the most out of your Linkedin profile. Topics include:

• Introduction to AI and Microsoft Co-Pilot: Understanding the basics of Artificial Intelligence, how Microsoft Co-Pilot works, and its applications in various fields.
• Tech Roles Overview: Detailed explanations of different tech roles such as Software Developer, Data Scientist, Cybersecurity Analyst, and AI Engineer, including the skills required for each.
• Salary Insights: Providing information on the earning potential of various tech roles, helping athletes and parents understand the financial benefits of careers in technology.
• Real-Life Success Stories: Featuring tech professionals, including former athletes who transitioned into tech careers, to inspire attendees with real-life examples.
• Educational Pathways: Discussing degree programs, certifications, and online courses that can help attendees start or advance their tech careers.
• LinkedIn Profile Tips: Experts will help attendees understand how to use their profile to share their unique story and what it takes to build a great profile that speaks directly to the ideal audience

We'll educate attendees on the importance of financial planning, investing, life insurance, and strategies for funding education. Topics include:

• Budgeting and Saving: Practical tips for managing income and expenses, tailored for both young athletes managing their first paychecks and parents planning household finances.
• Debt Management: Techniques for handling student loans, credit card debt, and other financial obligations to maintain a healthy credit score.
• Retirement Planning: Importance of starting early with retirement savings and the various options available, such as 401(k)s and IRAs, beneficial for long-term financial stability.
• Leveraging Technology: How apps and AI tools can simplify financial management, offering personalized advice and automated savings plans.

This exciting game will bring together employees from tech giants Microsoft, LinkedIn, and Amazon, playing alongside local Pro-Am basketball players. It’s a unique opportunity for attendees to witness a blend of tech professionals and seasoned athletes competing on the same court. The event will feature:

• Team Formation: Teams will be composed of a mix of tech company employees and local Pro-Am players, promoting camaraderie and networking between different professional fields.
• Game Dynamics: The game will follow standard basketball rules, ensuring a high-energy and competitive atmosphere. Expect thrilling plays, strategic teamwork, and impressive skills from both sides.
• Professional Commentary: The game will be narrated by DJ and sports commentators, providing real-time analysis, fun insights, and engaging play-by-play coverage.
• Post-Game Meet and Greet: After the game, attendees will have the chance to meet and interact with the players, take photos, and get autographs, fostering a sense of community and connection.

We are thrilled to announce that our event will feature surprise subject matter experts — notable figures or former athletes who have demonstrated innovation and excellence on their path to success. This segment aims to inspire attendees with real-life stories of perseverance, creativity, and the power of thinking outside the box. Highlights include:

• Background and Journey: Our guest will share their personal journey, detailing the challenges they faced and the innovative approaches they took to overcome them.
• Budgeting and Saving: Practical tips for managing income and expenses, tailored for both young athletes managing their first paychecks and parents planning household finances.
• Tech Roles Overview: Detailed explanations of different tech roles such as Software Developer, Data Scientist, Cybersecurity Analyst, and AI Engineer, including the skills required for each.
• Salary Insights: Providing information on the earning potential of various tech roles, helping athletes and parents understand the financial benefits of careers in technology.
• Innovative Achievements: They will highlight specific instances where their unique thinking led to significant achievements, whether in their sports career, business ventures, or community initiatives.
• Motivational Talks and Q&A Sessions: Attend inspiring talks from former athletes and tech professionals who have excelled in their fields, followed by interactive Q&A sessions.
• Psychotherapist and Family Therapist Session: This segment, led by a licensed psychotherapist and family therapist, will focus on promoting mental health, emotional resilience, and family dynamics for young athletes and their support systems. Attendees will explore practical strategies to manage stress, improve communication, and strengthen relationships, both on and off the field.
• NIL and Sports Marketing: Panelist will provide an in-depth look at the evolving opportunities within Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and sports marketing. Attendees will learn strategies to build their personal brand, navigate the business side of athletics, and understand the importance of marketing in modern sports..

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Digital Harbor High School, 1100 Covington Street, Baltimore, United States